Address: 784 Holloway Rd, Archway, London, N19 3JH, United Kingdom
Phone: +442072810649
Rating: 4.6
based on 120 reviews.
Atmosphere & Ambience
Pros:
"The atmosphere with its red interior is warm and inviting, none of that bland lighting and bling."
"A great jazz soundtrack will keep you company through the dishes."
"True Desi taste with the twist of jazz in UK."
"It was a great experience with some jazz music, great ambiance, good Indian food."
"The Jazz cafe vibe is such a welcome change to the usual, and the owner’s passion for food and customer satisfaction is infectious."
"Despite we didn't expect to hear jazz music in Indian Restaurant atmosphere was fantastic!"
"The ambience is low lit and jazz-based, makes a nice and comfortable ambience different from most similar restaurants."
Cons:
"The decor was very dated and the restaurant was actually empty when we were in there!"
"Not that the Jazz music was bad, but all people in the restaurant had to talk very loud to each other, so the overall volume was very high."
"They do those 'sizzling' dishes that smoke out the whole restaurant so now I smell like curry."
"Small restaurant. Decor a bit tired."
Food Quality
Pros:
"The lamb dansak is the best I have ever tried."
"One of the best vindaloos I’ve had - hot, but so so tasty."
"Very good Korma sauce and Dal Makhani, I don't think there is any place like this in London."
"The flavours we experienced were simply unparalleled."
"The food was absolutely delicious and very authentic."
"Such defined taste to each dish and the quality of the meat was really good, moist and tender."
"Some of the most delicious Indian food I’ve eaten in a restaurant in the UK."
Cons:
"I would never ever order from here again, portion size was very small too."
"Both mains were so salt loaded they were impossible to eat so were thrown out."
"The daal tarka was not to my taste, I didn't like the spices."
"The whole food and portion size for take away (and even restaurant) is absurd."
"Palak paneer was super oily, had odd smell that the spinach were off."
"food was very tasty but the lamb dish was small with too much sauce. the side order of rice was small too."
"Waited almost 2 hours and the food arrived freezing cold and inedible, no flavour at all and very mushy."
Service & Hospitality
Pros:
"With very warm hospitality fr Raj and staff."
"They make you feel special and cared for."
"Raj the owner advised which sauce we should have with the Bombay aloo... showing a real interest, making sure we enjoyed the full experience of the meal."
"Wonderful hospitality."
"Very welcoming and friendly staff."
"A friendly welcome, amazing service."
"Incredibly friendly staff. The owner Raj is very chatty and offers the best customer service."
Cons:
"Total rip off, they serve me a half pint of beer charging me as a full pint."
"The service was terrible. We waited an age just to have our order taken."
"Totally ripped me off, surly on the phone when I ordered."
"They forgot our reservation and served us in a way which made obvious that we should leave again fast."
"Raj, the front of house was quite rude."
"Our takeaway arrived luke warm at best, 1h30 after I ordered."
"Never again will I order from this place. Place ought to be shut for good!"
Value & Pricing
Pros:
"It isn’t bargain basement pricing, but the quality of the food makes it top value."
"The pricing has stayed reasonable throughout its history and continues to be so, especially with regard to the quality of the food."
"Very light on the pocket too."
"When the curry comes you'll not be disappointed, sensible portions and authentic!"
"It’s worth the journey no matter how long or short."
Cons:
"The food was not worth £26 per head."
"Only loses one star because it's a little bit too expensive compared to other good curry places."
"Spent nearly 50 quids but the worst experience I ever had."
"Really good food, but the 1 stars are because the portions are very, very small, felt like they were penny pinching."